A Child Far from Home: A completely heartbreaking and emotional World War 2 novel (The Wartime Evacuees Book 1)

England 1939: A heart-wrenching story of a mother and daughter separated by war, and finding hope in the darkest of times. With the country on the brink of war, single mother Jean embraces her ten-year-old daughter, Valerie, before she puts her on a train to Somerset alongside hundreds of other evacuees. Jeans heart breaks as she vows theyll be together again soon, knowing its a promise she might not be able to keep.Wrenched away from her mother and everything familiar, Valerie arrives in Somerset and nervously waits in the village hall to find a host family. When she is the only child left, she is sent to live with Mrs Woods , a woman so horrible that Valerie is desperate for Jean to bring her home. But as the weeks turns into months, Valerie finally accepts her mother isnt coming.Meanwhile in London, Jeans life has been torn apart by the war. Desperate and with nowhere to live, she turns to someone from her past, someone she has always kept a secret from her daughter. But when Valerie finally visits and discovers the truth, both their worlds come crashing down. Questioning if she can ever be the mother that Valerie deserves, Jean makes a heartbreaking decision that will have consequences long after the war has ended. A heartbreaking historical novel set in World War Two that will have you completely gripped. Perfect for fans of Diney Costeloe, Shirley Dickson and Sandy Taylor. What readers are saying about Lizzie What an emotional read ! At parts I found myself shouting no. At others I just cried Absolutely loved it . Goodreads reviewer, Exceptional hits you for six I am over the moon brilliantly written and you fall in love a feel good book that will make you cry oh my word I loved this . Goodreads reviewer, I was hooked from the very first few pages and just wanted to read more I didn't want it to end Beautiful . Goodreads reviewer, So moving just melted my heart Heartbreaking , funny and so enjoyable from the start to finish took my breath away wholeheartedly. NetGalley reviewer, I have been swept away by this pure delight the conclusion is the best ever. Goodreads reviewer, Heartbreaking This is an all-round excellent read, without a doubt 5 stars from me. Booking Good Read, One of the best historical fiction books I've read in a very long time . Shellys Book Nook, Oh wow ! I haven't stopped thinking about this one since I finished it This book is completely addictive It has brought tears to my eyes and given me goosebumps .